At a glance
| Resolution | 750 × 1334 px |
|---|---|
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 (1.78 : 1) |
| Orientation | portrait |
| Top of the screen | Home button, no notch |
| Size in points | 375 × 667 @2x |
| Best file format | PNG, one light and one dark |
How to make a wallpaper for the iPhone SE (2nd / 3rd gen)
- Pick a templateChoose a look in the generator above. The device is already set to the iPhone SE (2nd / 3rd gen), so the image comes out at 750 × 1334.
- Save both versionsSave the light and the dark PNG to Photos.
- Set it, then automate the switchSettings → Wallpaper → Add New Wallpaper. A Shortcuts automation can swap light and dark at sunrise and sunset.
Where to keep text and details
On the lock screen, the date and the large clock fill the upper part of the iPhone SE (2nd / 3rd gen)'s screen, with the status bar above them. Widgets can sit right below the clock, and the flashlight and camera buttons cover the bottom corners.
Keep text and faces in the middle or lower half. The generator places every template's text below the clock automatically.
Example in 750 × 1334
Questions and answers
What size is an iPhone SE (2nd / 3rd gen) wallpaper?
750 × 1334 pixels. That is the native resolution of the display, and a wallpaper of exactly this size is shown without any scaling.
Can I use a wallpaper made for another iPhone?
It works, but iOS scales or crops it to fit. Fine lines get soft and text near the edges can be cut off. For the sharpest result, make it at 750 × 1334.
Does the iPhone SE (2nd / 3rd gen) switch the wallpaper with dark mode?
Not for your own images out of the box. A Shortcuts automation can swap the light and the dark version at sunset and sunrise. Step-by-step guide.
What is the iPhone SE (2nd / 3rd gen)'s screen size in points?
375 × 667 points at 2x. Apps lay out in points, but a wallpaper uses the full pixel count of 750 × 1334.
Templates for the iPhone SE (2nd / 3rd gen)
Cutting Mat
Grid, rulers and angle guides, like the mat on a designer's desk.
Blueprint
A technical drawing with a title block that carries your text.
Aura
Soft color glows with a quote in a calm serif.
Terminal
A shell session that prints your line. Made for developers.
Horizon
Layered mountains under the sun by day and the moon by night.
Topo
Contour lines of an imaginary mountain range, with your text as a map label.
Bauhaus
Circles, quarter circles and stripes on a strict grid, with bold type.
Notebook
A dotted journal page with your line in handwriting and a highlighter stroke.
Other iPhone models
| Model | Resolution |
|---|---|
| iPhone Duo | 2670 × 1878 |
| iPhone 18 Pro Max | 1320 × 2868 |
| iPhone 18 Pro | 1206 × 2622 |
| iPhone 17 Pro Max | 1320 × 2868 |
| iPhone 17 Pro | 1206 × 2622 |
| iPhone 17 | 1206 × 2622 |
| iPhone Air | 1260 × 2736 |
| iPhone 16 Pro Max | 1320 × 2868 |
| iPhone 16 Pro | 1206 × 2622 |
| iPhone 16 Plus | 1290 × 2796 |
| iPhone 16 | 1179 × 2556 |
| iPhone 16e | 1170 × 2532 |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max | 1290 × 2796 |
| iPhone 15 Pro | 1179 × 2556 |
| iPhone 15 Plus | 1290 × 2796 |
| iPhone 15 | 1179 × 2556 |
| iPhone 14 Pro Max | 1290 × 2796 |
| iPhone 14 Pro | 1179 × 2556 |
| iPhone 14 | 1170 × 2532 |
| iPhone 13 Pro | 1170 × 2532 |
| iPhone 13 | 1170 × 2532 |
| iPhone 12 Pro | 1170 × 2532 |
| iPhone 12 | 1170 × 2532 |
| iPhone 14 Plus | 1284 × 2778 |
| iPhone 13 Pro Max | 1284 × 2778 |
| iPhone 12 Pro Max | 1284 × 2778 |
| iPhone 13 mini | 1080 × 2340 |
| iPhone 12 mini | 1080 × 2340 |
| iPhone 11 Pro Max | 1242 × 2688 |
| iPhone XS Max | 1242 × 2688 |
| iPhone 11 Pro | 1125 × 2436 |
| iPhone XS | 1125 × 2436 |
| iPhone X | 1125 × 2436 |
| iPhone 11 | 828 × 1792 |
| iPhone XR | 828 × 1792 |